Dog
What kind of branches did people wave as Jesus entered Jerusalem?
Palm Branches
What meal was Jesus sharing with His disciples on Holy Thursday?
The Last Supper
How many days long is Lent?
40 days
What instrument of execution was Jesus nailed to?
The cross
What do we celebrate on Easter Sunday?
The Resurrection of Jesus
What is the name of the hill where Jesus was crucified?
Golgotha
On what day did Jesus rise from the dead?
On the third day after His death
What animal did Jesus ride into Jerusalem on?
A donkey
What three things are Catholics encouraged to do during Lent?
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving
What surprising thing did Jesus do for His disciples during the Last Supper?
He washed their feet
What is the name of the week that includes Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter?
Holy Week
What happened to the stone in front of Jesus’ tomb on Easter morning?
It was rolled away
What did Jesus carry before being crucified?
His Cross
What sacrament did Jesus institute at the Last Supper?
The Eucharist
What word did the people shout to praise Jesus as He entered the city?
Hosanna
What garden did Jesus go to pray in after the Last Supper?
The Garden of Gethsemane
What city was Jesus entering on Palm Sunday?
Jerusalem
Who first discovered the empty tomb?
Women followers of Jesus (like Mary Magdalene)
What season of the Church year prepares us for Easter?
Lent season
What did Jesus say while on the cross asking God to forgive those hurting Him?
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”
What is one big lesson Jesus teaches us during Holy Week?
Love others, sacrifice, forgiveness, serving others, etc.
Why do Christians call it “Good” Friday even though Jesus died that day?
Because Jesus sacrificed His life to save us from sin
Which disciple betrayed Jesus after the Last Supper?
Judas
What did people place on the road in front of Jesus to honor Him?
Palm branches and their cloaks
Why is Easter considered the most important Christian celebration?
Because Jesus defeated sin and death through His resurrection.